Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and making important decisions all day until 9:30 p.m. EDT (6:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from SCORPIO into SAGITTARIUS.
Happy Birthday for Thursday, July 23, 2026:
You are fun-loving, likable and helpful. People respond to your optimism and easygoing manner. This is a year of work and construction. You’re building foundations in your life, both externally and internally. Simplicity is key. Take charge of your health. Explore martial arts or yoga. Stay grounded and levelheaded.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★
Today Mercury stops being retrograde, which will help you get more organized at home. Opportunities for vacations, sports events and fun socializing with others continue to come your way. At work, co-workers are supportive. It’s all good. Tonight: Learn and explore.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert today and agree to nothing important. Meanwhile, good news! Today Mercury stops being retrograde, which will reduce transportation delays, car problems and mixed-up communications that you’ve been dealing with for a while. Brighter skies ahead! Tonight: Check your finances.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20)
★★★
With fiery Mars in your sign now, you have lots of energy and drive. However, be aware of the limitations of today’s Moon Alert. You’ll be happy to know that Mercury stops being retrograde today, which will improve your finances, especially in terms of delays and mistakes. Tonight: Cooperate.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Excellent news! Mercury has been retrograding in your sign since June 29. Today this is over, which means your life will resume a greater degree of normalcy, and silly mistakes will be reduced along with delays and transportation problems. Thank goodness! Tonight: Get organized.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Be aware of today’s Moon Alert. Fortunately, you are in a strong position because both the Sun and lucky Jupiter are in your sign. Fiery Mars is also well-placed, promoting teamwork, competitive sports and athletics. Starting today, life takes on a forward momentum. Tonight: Socialize!
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
With Venus in your sign, you’re enjoying socializing with others. However, you also have a strong tendency now to work alone or behind the scenes. You’re also ambitious to achieve. With this in mind, be aware that there is a Moon Alert today. Volunteer for nothing. Tonight: Relax at home.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
For the last month, Mercury has been retrograding at the top of your chart, affecting your relations with bosses, parents and authority figures from the past. As of today, this is over. Although you might be focused on financial matters, restrict spending to food and gas. Tonight: Conversations.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★
Today the Moon is in your sign, which gives you a slight advantage over the other signs. However, most of this day is a Moon Alert! Therefore, tread carefully and restrict your spending to food and gas. Don’t volunteer for anything. Postpone important decisions. Tonight: Check your money.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★
It’s encouraging that Mercury retrograde is over today, because it might have delayed financial matters for you, especially if dealing with third parties, partners or the government. Go forward with confidence now to make plans for travel, publishing, medicine, the law and higher education. (Whew!) Tonight: You’re strong.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
In the last month, Mercury has been retrograding opposite your sign, attracting ex-partners and old friends back into your world. (This might have been a mixed blessing for some.) At any rate, as of today, Mercury retrograde is finished. However, check the Moon Alert! Tonight: Welcome privacy.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
You’ll be relieved to know that today Mercury retrograde stops. It has been creating equipment problems, delays and confusion with respect to your job, your health and even perhaps dealing with your pet. This means your efforts to work will be more efficient and reliable. (Check the Moon Alert.) Tonight: Be friendly.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Today you might feel restless for adventure or a change. You’re working hard, but you also want to explore something new. Fortunately, Mercury stops being retrograde today. Nevertheless, most of this day is a Moon Alert, so just bide your time. It’s all systems go tomorrow! Tonight: You’re admired.
BORN TODAY
Actor Woody Harrelson (1961), author, screenwriter Raymond Chandler (1888), actor Daniel Radcliffe (1989)
